The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
SINGING RIVER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
PASCAGOULA, MS · Medicare-certified · 54 beds
Needs attention
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
4 of 5 stars overall. Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility has 4-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (8.11 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), but it also had $31,437 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
8.1084 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $31,437recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 8.1084.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 3.11
- Licensed practical nurses
- 2.09
- Nurse aides
- 2.91
- Weekend nursing
- 6.20
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 55%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.7%1.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: G
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,463 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,462 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $4,256 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $31,437 in total fines.
- $11,463
Federal fine
Jan 13, 2025
- $11,462
Federal fine
Jan 13, 2025
- $4,256
Federal fine
Sep 19, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - City/county
- Occupancy
- 23.5 residents on an average day (44% of 54 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 8 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.